Millions paused to look up and take in the first total solar eclipse in the United States in 99 years. The 70-mile path of totality stretched from Oregon to South Carolina. Long Islanders saw a partial eclipse with about 25 percent of the sun still visible. The peak moments last mere minutes. Ten photos will last forever.

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A post shared by Nature (@nature) on Aug 22, 2017 at 2:28am PDT

Just about all I was able to capture in Delaware. Definitely gotta see it in full next time! But it was a great experience and I’m enjoying seeing what my friends on instagram captured! 🌎🌗🌞 #solareclipse #eclipsephase #eclipse #delaware #astrophotography #sigma #canon5d

A post shared by Bryan Scar (@bryanscar_soloartist) on Aug 22, 2017 at 6:18am PDT

I’m hooked! Anyone else ready for Chile 2019? 💍 🌌 ☀️ . . . . #nightsky #ig_nightphotography #astrophotography #universetoday #nightscape #fs_longexpo #longexpoelite #rsa_night #starrynight #milkywaygalaxy #stargazing #skymasters #longexposure_shots #coloradosprings #coloradocameraclub #coloradotography #igcolorado #nikonphotography #nikontop #nikon_photography_ #solareclipse #eclipse2017 #eclipse

A post shared by Daniel Tirado (@silhouette77photo) on Aug 22, 2017 at 6:18am PDT

View from a telescope of the Solar Eclipse a truly humbling experience… #solareclipse #astronomy #beauty #friends #nebraska #sun #theuniverse #summer #adventure

A post shared by Dustin Dehne (@dustinrd12) on Aug 22, 2017 at 6:17am PDT